Sights · Our pick in Dublin
St Patrick’s Cathedral
National Cathedral
About St Patrick’s Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s National Cathedral; since Saint Patrick baptised converts nearby over 1,500 years ago, the site has been a place of spiritual encounter, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- National Cathedral
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with St Patrick’s Cathedral before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to St Patrick’s Cathedral, as the crow flies.
- The Hoxton, Dublin650 m8 min walk
- The Fitzwilliam650 m8 min walk
- The Westbury700 m9 min walk
- The Shelbourne1.0 km13 min walk
- The College Green Hotel1.1 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from St Patrick’s Cathedral are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Luas and rail stops
- St. Stephen's GreenLuas700 m8 min walk
- Four CourtsLuas800 m10 min walk
- HarcourtLuas900 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Christ Church450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- St Stephen’s Green850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Guinness Storehouse1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Trinity College1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- National Gallery1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Kilmainham Gaol2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Phoenix Park4.9 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Dublin Airport10 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 32 min
Main railway stations
- Heuston1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Connolly2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min